If betty (Y) is a cow (Z) and every cow (Z) is an ungulate (B), then betty (Y) is an ungulate (B)
Also notice what Bridge said:
Quote:Betty is a cow: Betty ∈ Cows
All cows are Ungulates: Cows ⊆ Ungulates
Therefore, Betty ∈ Ungulates.
Betty ⊆ Cows ⊆ Ungulates
Betty ∈ Cows ∈ Ungulates
I made a Vietta Diagram, it might help you understand it:
Another similar example:
All Z(integers) are R(real numbers)
2 is a Z(an integer)
2 is a R(Real number)
the following is of course incorrect:
Quote:All Cows(Z) are ungulates (B)
Betty(Y) is an ungulate(B)
Therefore Betty(Y) is a Cow(Z)
EDIT: WAIT I AM CONFUSED! I don't know who said what! But whatever, I told you my opinion.
EDIT2: OK after reading carefully, I agree with Bridge and Adrianis
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(This post was last modified: 05-08-2013, 05:18 PM by BAndrew.)